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Add 12/90 and 63/4

1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 15 3/4

12/90 + 63/4 is 953/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 2835/180 = 24 + 2835/180 = 2859/180
  5. 2859/180 simplified gives 953/60
  6. So, 12/90 + 63/4 = 953/60
    In mixed form: 1553/60

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